Category: Snippets

Our weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Reader C.B. recommended this well-reasoned article by prolific gun and preparedness writer Duncan Long (pictured, in a self-portrait from his younger days):  Backpack Fever. JWR’s Comments: This article was written in 1989, but it is still quite relevant. I still hear the same fantasy “survival” plans espoused in e-mails from some of …

Our weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Reader D.S.V. was the first of several to mention this news: Boebert Introduces Legislation To Abolish The ATF. o  o  o La Niña has arrived. Here’s what that means.  (Thanks to reader C.B. for the link.) o  o  o Reader Rick V. wrote: “I’ve been reading Thucydides on the Peloponnesian War. The …

Our weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Mike in Alaska wrote: “The local climate here is our version of a freezer and refrigerator solution. I took the photo above on my way to work this morning … and it is now dropping even further. We are expecting -45 F this coming weekend. In the summer (June, July, and half …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Have you heard that the best-selling 1949 survivalist novel Earth Abides finally became a television miniseries?  All of the episodes are now available over at MGM+ and at the computer virus-plagued www.lookmovie2.to. The script writers and producers took some considerable liberties with the storyline, but at least the novel’s basic premise is …

Our weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — A new video from Ian McCollum: SIG P320 Flux Legion / Flux Raider: The Best Pistol-PDW System Yet. o  o  o Congo says mystery disease behind dozens of deaths of women and children finally identified as severe malaria. JWR’s Comment: When I first heard about this new disease outbreak, it reminded me …

Our weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Jordan Peterson Flees “Totalitarian Hellhole” Canada For U.S. Due To Censorship, Taxes. The  article begins: “There were a number of celebrities claiming they’d move to Canada if President Trump was re-elected, but now there’s one Canadian who’s doing the opposite. World famous psychologist Jordan Peterson has said Canada is turning into a “totalitarian …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Peter in Washington wrote: “A reminder that HB 2118 takes effect on July 1, 2025 in Washington State.  Here is the key part of the bill, Section 1 (3) from the final language: No dealer may sell or otherwise transfer, or expose for sale or transfer, or have in his or her …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Reader Michael R. sent this technology tip: “Here is the ‘Radioactivity Counter’ app on an old Tab A tablet just now, without and with a sample radioactive rock. Clunky and very slow but similar results to the GBC800 Geiger counter that I received from Amazon, yesterday. But the sample should be near …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Suspected killer who went on NYC stabbing spree confessed he picked victims because they were ‘alone,’ ‘distracted’: sources.  JWR’s Comment:  Nothing has done more to reduce the situational awareness of the American citizenry than the advent of “smart” phones. Particularly in the cities, you need to keep your head on the swivel. …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Via SurvivalBlog reader C.B., we’ve just heard of the passing of Dr. Richard Cash, on October 22nd. He was the driving force in popularizing modern Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORSes). His work has surely saved countless lives, particularly in the Third World.  Dr. Cash was 83 years old. Our condolences to his family. …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Helene the most destructive hurricane in North Carolina history; estimated $53 billion in damage. o  o  o New Chinese Mystery Flattop Emerges.  (A hat tip to H.L. for the link.) o  o  o Reader Richard T. wrote: “I recently sold a generator that I had for many years and started doing some …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — By mule and helicopter, volunteers deliver aid to Helene victims. o  o  o Daniel Penny’s defense likely to invoke NYC subway as a key ‘witness’ in fatal chokehold trial. JWR’s Comments: In disarmed New York City, good citizens rarely step in to help others in danger. The few who do so are …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — SurvivalBlog’s Editor-At-Large Michael Z. Williamson sent this: How Israel’s bulky pager fooled Hezbollah. Mike notes: “They even set up fake sources, fake reviews, and YouTube videos with fake Chinglish descriptions. Brilliant.” o  o  o Reader Lodge Pole wrote: “Mr. Rawles, Thank you for your article “Please Pray for Our Nation” published Tuesday, …

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Reader B.G. in Oregon sent us a news item: Washington Woman’s Home Mobbed by 100 Raccoons. o  o  o A video review of interest to Van Lifers, as well as off-grid preppers: Starlink Mini In-Depth Setup and Review.  JWR’s Comment: He mentioned that a shorter 12 VDC power cable will soon be …